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Visit the Ile de Ré in summer, when the warm, sunny conditions are ideal for exploring the island on foot, on horseback or by bicycle. C'est chouette de voir le phare sous un autre angle.
See also the Charente-Maritime tourism website for information on things to do on the other side of the bridge. Visitez les sites incontournables à l'île de Ré, les meilleures activités à l'ile de Ré, le phare des baleines, le fort la prée, les musées et pôle nature. All serve fresh oysters from the sea, as well as those other two vital cycling staples: wine and coffee. 80 % d’espaces naturels à apprécier et à respecter.
Magnifique promenade autour d'Ars en Ré. There's no getting around the fact that the island is a tourist attraction in its own right. In high season, you should absolutely make sure you book ahead so you have a pick of places and don't end up eating in a tourist trap., which was where we had the best meal of our stay (delicious starters pictured below).
Hi, looking for advice please.
Members who are extremely knowledgeable about this destination and answer travellers’ questions frequently. Du jazz à la musique classique en salle comme en plein air, de la course à pied au tennis ou aux sports de glisse, des produits du terroir, aux livres, à l’environnement…tout est prétexte sur l’Ile de Ré pour avoir les sens en éveil et vivre des émotions fortes.
Le retour par la plage jusqu'au phare des baleines permet un dépaysement total. C'est iodé. Les itinéraires cyclables qui sillonnent toute l’île vous donneront envie de prendre le temps d’observer la faune et la flore.
On the eastern side of the harbour, it's open all day for drinks but also has an exceptional evening menu.
My sister and I would like to take a few day trips and visit the villages by bike, to include some of the lovey beaches as well.